Chief People Officer jobs in United States

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Are you an experienced in-house recruiter?

This will initially be a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the growth of our team.

This is a great opportunity for you to really boost our team's talent, bringing in a wider range of people for both permanent and temporary roles, and making our resourcing smarter and more efficient.

You'll work closely with our HR Resourcing Manager to deliver recruitment to support our growth.

You'll need to know your way around different types of recruitment, always aiming for best practice, and keep an eye on industry trends to make sure we're giving candidates a great experience and finding the best people for the job.

1. Work together with the HR Resourcing Manager and Hiring managers to choose the best course of action and comprehend hiring requirements. At each stage of the hiring process, offer advice and assistance to hiring managers, candidates, and agency partners.
2. Assist the HR Resourcing Manager with the end-to-end hiring process by performing all administrative tasks, including writing and posting job advertisements on job boards, social media, and career websites.
3. Organise and complete the paperwork and new hire checks required to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Maintain records for the hiring processes.
5. Respond regularly to candidates', agency partners', and hiring managers' emails, calls, and posts.
6. Set priorities as needed to ensure the function's success.
7. Use social media platforms, CV databases, and professional networks to source new talent. Conduct searches, message candidates proactively, and utilize talent pooling to reduce costs.
8. Plan and coordinate the hiring process, including conducting phone interviews, tests, and assessments. Provide recruiting managers with a shortlist of qualified applicants, schedule interviews, and oversee onboarding.
9. Use recruitment practices that promote diversity, equality, and inclusivity.
10. Monitor industry trends and market developments to improve hiring strategies and procedures.
11. Manage open positions and applicants throughout all hiring stages, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
12. Recognize different worker categories and ensure compliance during onboarding.
13. Update applicant information in HR systems and support data reporting for decision-making.
14. Stay informed about legislation and social attitudes affecting recruitment practices to meet corporate social responsibilities.

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with good prioritization skills.
• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruitment.
• Familiarity with social media, CV databases, and professional networks.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday).
• Understanding of selection methods to assess suitability.
• Experience with onboarding processes.
• Experience working with external agencies and managing relationships.

• CIPD Level 5 or a degree in Human Resource Management.
• Copywriting skills.

Employees should be flexible and willing to perform duties within their capabilities. Job contents are subject to change as needed.

We aim to be the water company people want to work for and be supplied by. We value diversity and are committed to inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We promote equal opportunities and fair treatment in all aspects of employment.